Seal of confession preserved by "Betharram" law in France

The "Betharram" bill was unanimously passed by Parliament to preserve the seal of confession.

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This legal protection recognizes the inviolable nature of religious confession under French law.

The unanimous vote reflects broad political and social consensus on this traditional religious freedom issue.

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